The second programme of ten features Waterford’s own Ken McGrath.

Ken McGrath was at the heart of the Waterford team that lit up the world of hurling during the late 1990’s and 2000’s. Skilful, stylish and teak tough the Mount Sion clubman was adept at playing at centre back, midfield or centre forward for the Déise, winning 3 all stars in the process. Honest and frank, he recalls the crushing All Ireland Final defeat of 2008 at the hands of Kilkenny, the titanic 2004 Munster Final clash with Cork which is regarded by many as the greatest hurling match of all time as well as the wonderful support he received following heart surgery in 2014. Contributions also from; Dan Shanahan, Donal O’Grady, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and Brendan Cummins.

For further information, please contact: Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta, Series Producer – Phone: 058 46499 or email: aisling@nemeton.ie

The new Laochra Gael season will air on TG4 at 5:55pm on Sundays from February 21st with a repeat showing on Monday evenings at 8:00pm.

The popular GAA documentary series Laochra Gael returns to TG4 this spring every Sunday evening after GAA Beo. Profiling the feats of Gaelic Games’ greatest players this series has lots in store for GAA fans around the country.

 The first programme of ten features Kilkenny great, JJ Delaney.

We have a look at Kilkenny’s great defender JJ Delaney, who won a whopping 9 All Ireland medals and 6 All Stars. Johnstown man, Delaney had a massive career with Kilkenny spanning over 13 years from 2001 to 2014, having started with minor and then onto the U21 team, and them becoming a regular for the senior team. Delaney was a key player for Kilkenny during the their time of great victories and some heartaches. With contributions from teammate Michael Rice, Cork’s Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Wexford’s Diarmuid Lyng and Cork’s own Donal O’Grady.

For further information, please contact: Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta, Series Producer – Phone: 058 46499 or email: aisling@nemeton.ie

The new laochra gael season will air on TG4 at 5:55pm on Sundays from February 21st with a repeat showing on Monday evenings at 8:00pm.

GAA President, Aogán Ó Fearghail mixed with football and hurling stars past and present as he launched a new season of the popular Laochra Gael series for TG4 in Nemeton TV, in Ring, Co. Waterford this afternoon. He was also on hand to announce TG4’s comprehensive GAA coverage in spring starting with the stations coverage of the Allianz Football League on Sunday 31st January.

The new Laochra Gael series, the fourteenth to date, celebrates some of the greatest names in Gaelic games of the past forty years. Each of the 10programmes blends archive footage, personal reminiscence from the player and family members with assessments from team-mates, opponents, journalists, commentators and GAA historians. It will be broadcast on TG4 each Sunday evening at 5.55pm with a repeat showing on Monday nights at 8pm.

The new season’s batch of GAA legends includes one of the all-time great Kilkenny defenders JJ Delaney; Waterford hurling hero and star of the game Ken McGrath; Piarsaigh na Dromoda and Kerry stalwart Declan O’Sullivan who became Kerry captain at the tender age of 21; A warrior from Limerick’s last All Ireland title campaign who went on to manage the county Richie Bennis; Early century Armagh hero and International Rules star Steven McDonnell;Tipperary’s top scorer and with a haul of 6 All Star medals, Eoin Kelly; Cork’s dual star John Allen, who went on to manage both his home county and neighbours Limerick; 90’s 3 time footballer of the year and Meath footballing great Trevor Giles; With a truly marathon career in ladies football, from 1997 to 2015 Galway’s Annette Clarke was their midfield star from start to finish: And finally, four brothers from the small east Galway village Caltra who have had a huge influence on that county’s status and of their club too, the Meehan’s, brothers Declan, Tomás, Noel and Michael. (A full list of programme titles, profiles and transmission dates is enclosed).

Speaking at the launch GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail said “Laochra Gael has become an integral part of the GAA broadcasting landscape and has successfully brought the exploits of so many former greats to audiences young and old. It is a unique series and one that truly captures the essence of the best of those who were not only lucky enough to don a county jersey, but to excel while doing so. The is just one part of the wider TG4 GAA stable and it’s a relationship that has served us in Cumann Lúthchleas Gael well across the board at every level of the Association. We wish all involved well and look forward to many more excellent productions in the years ahead.”
TG4 Ardstiúrthóir, Pól Ó Gallchóir said “This series of profiles of the stars of recent years has become a key component of our Gaelic games coverage for well over decade now. They are very popular with our viewers, at home and abroad. This year’s crop includes some of the most stylish and determined players to have graced the playing fields during their careers. We are proud to be giving them their due.”

The new Laochra Gael season will air on TG4 at 5:55pm on Sundays from February 21st with a repeat showing on Monday evenings at 8:00pm. The series is produced by Nemeton, the independent production company from Ring in the Waterford Gaeltacht which has produced much of TG4’s acclaimed sports coverage.

Executive Producer and Nemeton CEO, Irial Mac Murchú added: “We are very proud of the achievments of the Laochra Gael production team that has created a stunning 141 episodes of this epic series. Laochra Gael is not just a documentary series, but is a television histroy of the GAA told through its best known stars.”

On Sunday the 13th of December the new series of ‘Cluichí na Bliana’ starts on TG4 at 14:00.  Every year TG4 broadcast a look back at the best games of the year in both hurling and football.

For the 2015 series there are a total of 14 matches and all of these have been condensed into 1 hour programmes and will be shown through the festive period to help everyone get their sporting fix over Christmas!

The series starts with the Allianz Hurling League Final from May when Waterford, from Division 1b, powered their way to only their third ever League title with a 1-24 to 0-17 victory over Cork at Semple Stadium. There are 6 hurling games in the series with the showcase game of the All-Ireland Final between Kilkenny and Galway on the 30th of December at 16:15.  Some other matches from the small ball game includes the Minor Semi-Final between Kilkenny and Galway that went to extra-time and still finished level, as well as 2 games from the always excellent U21 Championship.

In football, the All-Ireland Football Final between Dublin and Kerry at a rain soaked Croke Park will be shown on New Years Eve at 16:25.  We also have the epic encounter between the bitter rivals of Kerry and Cork in Killarney in the drawn Munster Football Final on Tuesday the 29th, where The Kingdom needed a Fionn Fitzgerald point in the dying seconds to snatch a draw and also Westmeath’s first ever Championship victory over there near neighbours Meath in the Leinster Semi-Final.  The men in Maroon trailed by 2-12 to 1-7 at half time before a massive fightback saw them prevail by 3-19 to 2-18.

For Peil na mBan we have the All-Ireland Final featuring Cork v Dublin broadcast on 24th of January at 14:55 and we also are showing the Quarter-Final game between Armagh and Donegal that produced some cracking goals before Armagh sneaked it on a scoreline of 2-13 to 2-11.

So once you’ve sat through Mary Poppins, Home Alone and It’s A Wonderful Life then at least you know there will be some decent sporting fare available too!

TV schedule is available on www.tg4.ie

We were delighted to read the recent article for Balls.ie by Sinéad Farrell, which cited the 5 top TG4  GAA documentaries.  Of the five documentaries selected each was part of the renowned Laochra Gael series, now in its 14th season and is produced here at Nemeton TV for TG4.

The favourites from the Balls.ie list included Armagh’s Oísín McConville; Dan Shanahan from the Déise, Galway’s , Ja Fallon, DJ Carey from Kilkenny and from the Kingdom, Mike Sheehy.  The article pointed out the way in which each Laochra Gael programme captures some of the defining moments throughout GAA history, exploring personal recollections and reflections by both past and present players and keen observers of the sport.

Reliving these moments has given the audience the opportunity to see into the hearts and minds of these obviously gifted, dedicated and inspiring people and is perhaps one of the many reasons for the series being so successful.

Since the series began back in 2001 there have been over 130 programmes produced, with over 600 interviews on approximately 2,000 hours of film and fans will not have long to wait as the next series is due to return to screens on TG4 in the Spring of 2016. Series 14 will see another 10 programmes featuring some of the finest players  we have ever seen in the  GAA, ranging from the 1960’s to virtually the present day including JJ Delaney, Ken McGrath and Declan O’Sullivan to find out who else will be making an appearance follow us on twitter @Laochra_Gael

For more information on the new series please contact Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta.

Next year’s Celtic Media Festival takes place in Dungarvan in County Waterford, Ireland, and, with the addition of three brand-new award categories in Comedy, Radio Comedy and Radio Magazine Show, a total of 24 Torc Awards will be presented at the 2016 Festival. Over the years the Festival has celebrated the very best in Celtic media, with BBC/Hartswood Films’ Sherlock, BBC/RTÉ/Artists Studio Ltd’s The Fall and BBC Cymru Wales’ Doctor Who just a few of the major productions to be nominated for Torc Awards for Excellence. Past winners include RTÉ One’s Love/Hate, Fiction Factory’s Y Gwyll/Hinterland and TG4/Magamedia’s Corp + Anam.

Catriona Logan, Festival Director said: “We’re delighted that the number of entries submitted for the 2016 Torc Awards for Excellence are so high. It showcases the increasing breadth and depth of the Celtic media industry when our Call for Entry figures increase year on year. Our national and international juries have a wealth of productions to choose from when they pick winners for each category, and we can’t wait to see everyone in Dungarvan in April to celebrate the talent on offer at the Festival.”

The 37th Celtic Media Festival takes place over 20th – 22nd April 2016 and will see hundreds of delegates enjoy a packed festival programme. Supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Waterford City and County Council, TG4, BBC Scotland, RTÉ, MG ALBA, S4C, Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Cymru Wales, the festival consistently attracts international delegates wherever it is held and offers a programme that celebrates the influential media industry of the Celtic nations and regions, as well as providing networking opportunities for delegates and speakers alike.

Irial Mac Murchú, chief executive of studio satellite services and production company Nemeton TV, who was involved locally behind the selection of Dungarvan, said the people of the town are already gearing up for the festival which looks set to bring a “massive boost” to the town.

“What makes Dungarvan an interesting choice is that instead of in other cities where the festival has been concentrated around one venue, Dungarvan is so compact that the town itself almost becomes the venue rather than just one place.

“I expect the festival is going to have a pretty big impact over those few days on Dungarvan and not only that but it comes the Wednesday after the annual food festival in the town so it will be a really, really big week in Waterford.”

Full information on the Call for Entries and award categories is available at www.celticmediafestival.co.uk

The Celtic Media Festival 2016 will take place in Dungarvan in County Waterford, Ireland, from 20th – 22nd April 2016.

LÉIRITHEOIR SPÓIRT BEO / LIVE SPORTS PRODUCER

Tá Nemeton ag lorg Léiritheoir Spóirt Beo chun obair ar chláracha TG4. Nemeton is looking for a Live Sports Producer to work on our coverage for TG4.

Beidh léiriú craolta Rugbaí BEO agus GAA BEO mar phríomh-dhualgas ar an léiritheoir, idir OB beo agus cláracha stiúideo. Beidh an té a cheapfar freagrach do na léiritheoirí sraithe.

The role will be to produce live broadcasts across the Rugbaí BEO, GAA BEO and other series. The producer will be responsible for all aspects of production on live OBs and studio programmes and will report to the series producers.

PRÍOMH-FHREAGRACHTAÍ/MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of weekly live sports programming
• Ullmhú cláracha spórt beo gach seachtain
• Liaising with talent and production team
• Foireann léiriúcháin agus talann a bhainistiú
• Producing inserts and edited content
• Léiriú ar mhíreanna físe agus agallaimh
• Overseeing live broadcasts on location
• Léiriú beochraolta ar an láthair

RIACHTANAIS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a knowledge and passion for sport, in particular GAA & rugby
• Have competent Irish language skills
• Understand the technical processes of live sports television production
• Have highly developed communications skills
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Be able to work effectively, with diplomacy and sensitivity, with all members of the production team, other contributors, members of the public, third party suppliers and Ireland’s top sporting organisations
• Pay precise attention to detail and have a methodical approach to work
• Have excellent organisational skills
• Be able to conceptualise broadcast layouts
• Have strong IT skills and knowledge of the relevant computer packages

PRÍOMH-DHUALGAIS/MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Responsibility for editorial planning, production assignments, and programming execution
• Direct the production and logistics team in planning all aspects of the broadcast
• Devise and create running orders and scripts for each broadcast.
• Liaise with facilities company on all technical requirements
• Manage & direct production and technical team during live broadcasts
• Conceive and execute incisive and entertaining packages, interviews and analysis
• Generate stories and content on a weekly basis
• Continually improve the creative content while working within tight budgets
• Create and maintain strong relations with clubs, players and fellow team members

TRÉITHE/QUALITIES:

• Cumas chun obair faoi bhrú. Ability to work under pressure in a calm and professional manner
• Ard-scileanna cumarsáide. Excellent communication skills
• Cumas chun obair ar iliomad léiriúchan ag an am. Ability to work effectively on several productions simultaneously
• Tréithe eile: oscailte, eagraithe, foighneach, treallúsach. Other characteristics: Approachable, Organised, Patient, Level-Headed, Assertive

TAITHÍ/EXPERIENCE:

3 bliana taithí léiriúchan nó craolta seachtracha ag leibhéal sinsearach. Three years production experience or senior position on outside broadcasts, ideally in a sporting environment.

Apply Now / Email: fintan @ nemeton.ie

Deadline: 26th November 2015

Logainm is a brand new studio-based 26 part series exploring the place-names of Ireland. Ireland’s history is written in its place names, they are a unique aspect of our shared culture and heritage. There are millions of examples all over the island, from the field behind your house, to the four provinces of Ireland, and each of them has their own story to tell, each of them with their own distinctive sense of place.

Have you ever wondered where different place names come from, places like Horse and Jockey, Stoneybatter  Limavady or Co. Meath’s Nobber?  Have you ever passed a signpost on the road, only to look at the name of the town, and think, how can that name in English translate to that Irish, places like Wexford/Loch Garman or Dublin/Baile Átha Claith..you might be surprised by their origins!

Each week, a local guide will bring us on a journey, to visit the place names that inspire and intrigue them.  They explore Ireland’s mountains, lakes and rivers, explain the origins of the place names that surround them.  Some place names go back to the pre-Christian times, while others developed with the arrival of the Vikings and the Anglo- Normans. Other place names are born from legends and mythology, or from the physicality of the landscape around them.

catch it on tg4 every tuesday at 8pm. @logainmTg4

Digisat just finished one of their busiest weekends ever!  With 5 Live GAA matches in 1 day and a huge musical first with the staging of a live music event from the infamous Crumlin Jail in Belfast as part BBC’s music day.

With the addition of new MPU van late last year to the fleet, the year was off to a flying start and there seems to be no slowing down.   The Digisat team have already clocked up more than 30’000 miles in the first 5 months, providing uplinks for live political, musical and sporting events throughout Ireland and Britain and will continue to travel many more thousand miles before the year ends.

Highlights of the year so far have included the British general elections, the Northwest 200 (the largest sporting event in Ireland) and the recent Royal visit by Prince Charles.   As well as the ongoing live sport coverage for TG4, Digisat also work with Sky Sports, the BBC, and RTÉ.

The future certainly seems to be bright in the area of live event broadcast.   “Keeping up to speed with the latest technology and the introduction of new players moving into the market are some of the constant business challenges we face.  However, as with most businesses our strength is in our people, we employ some of the best in the industry and with their expertise and flexibility we are able to provide a service second to none” commented Tomás MacCraith, Head of Technical Facilities.

For more information visit www.digisat.ie